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The best thing to happen in cosmetology is hair dye. The concept has evolved over the years from the basic henna to a variety of colours available in the market these days. You have a red, a yellow, a green, a blue et al. You name the colour and voila! The range of colours provides you with a chance and scope to play with your looks. The colour and cut of the hair enhance your look, and, hence, it is essential to choose your hair colour wisely just like your haircut. There are many dos and don’ts for picking a perfect haircut, but people seldom pay little heed to the type of colour they should choose.

Things to Know Before Colouring Your Hair

It is recommended to follow a pre hair colouring regime before exposing your hair to such harsh chemicals to ensure that the texture and health of your hair remains intact. More often than not, people neglect the pre colouring hair care. The major focus of people and stylists is usually on the post colour hair care. Make sure to keep your hair healthy before colouring because it can cause severe damage to already damaged hair.

Massage your scalp with hot oil at least a couple of days before colouring your hair

Avoid washing your hair just before colouring them. Wash your hair a day before doing so

Use a mild or sulphate free shampoo to cleanse your scalp

Don’t use conditioner before colouring your hair

Get rid of your split ends

If colouring at home, do a patch test on a very small section of your hair before applying it all over

Choosing the Stylist

If you are a first timer, pay special attention to choosing your stylist. A good stylist can do wonders to your look. Always choose a professional stylist for colouring your hair. The techniques of hair colouring are complex and not every stylist is well aware of those. Book a pre colouring consulting with the stylist, look at her previous works, discuss with her what you want and see if she is able to understand your requirements or not. Consult friends or acquaintances that have coloured their hair. Their recommendations can come handy when you are confused about finalizing a stylist for yourself.

8 Things to Know Before Colouring Your Hair

Here are a few things to keep in mind before colouring your hair:

Get a Picture for Reference

Loved a look that you came across while surfing the internet or TV channels? Make sure to click a picture of the same to show to your stylist. Tell them what exactly you are looking forward to and it will help them in producing accurate results thereby eliminating any chances of disappointment.

Communicate with the Stylist

As mentioned earlier, it is essential to talk to your stylist and convey her about what are you expecting out of her and the hair colour. It becomes easier for the stylist to work when she knows what exactly you are looking forward to.

Choose a Hair Colour that Reflects Your Personality

We understand that you want to experiment with your looks but whilst you are at it, try and restrict yourself to a colour that will enhance your look and compliment your personality. Just because the blue colour in trending does not mean that it will look great on you too.

Set Realistic Expectations

Many times people walk in the salon with images off the internet that are photoshopped and impractical. Understand this aspect and set realistic expectations for yourself as well as your stylist. If your stylist tells you that she can’t replicate what you want her to then trust her on that.

Choosing Colouring Style

There are many variations and styles in which you can colour your hair. You can opt for highlights, streaks, single colour global, double colour global, highlighting tips etc. Depending upon your lifestyle and needs, choose the colour and style. If you are colouring to cover greys, then global is a good option. If you don’t have many grey strands, you can conceal them with streaks or highlights too.

If You Are Re-colouring

If you are a repeated user, it is important for you to choose your colour wisely. Repeated use of such harsh chemicals can ruin the health and texture of your hair. Opt for natural or milder hair colours over vibrant and fashion colours. The shades of natural tones are milder on the hair compared to the vibrant colours.

Colouring Your Virgin Hair

Let your stylist know if you are colouring your hair for the first time. Some people’s skin can be reactive to chemicals in hair colour. Ask the stylist to conduct a patch test at the back of your crown. Colouring virgin hair can be fun. Since they haven’t been exposed to chemicals yet, you can opt for any kind of colour that you wish for.

Post Colouring Hair Care and Maintenance

Post colouring hair maintenance and care is a long-term commitment. People often leave it midway. But, it is important to understand that your hair require nourishment and care. Use hair products that your stylist recommends. Before switching or changing your hair care products, talk to your stylist about it.

Keep these simple hair colouring tips in mind the next time you decide to change your look and you’ll be ready for that perfect Instagram pic!